m (YANBF link broken, fixed) |
Panencakes (talk | contribs) (complete changes to layout, created new tabber for install programs and added godmode9 (not complete)) |
||
| (28 intermediate revisions by 6 users not shown) | |||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
This page details how installing software/homebrew works on the 3DS. | This page details how installing software/homebrew works on the 3DS. | ||
==3DS software formats | == 3DS software formats == | ||
Software on the 3DS comes in two main formats: | Software on the 3DS comes in two main formats: CIA and 3DSX. | ||
*'''CIA''' | * '''CIA''' (.cia) format software is usually installed with FBI and will end up on HOME Menu as a launchable title. Both homebrew and retail game dumps are available in the CIA format. | ||
*'''3DSX''' | * '''3DSX''' (.3dsx) format software is installed by placing the 3DSX file in the "3ds" (NOT Nintendo 3DS) folder and can only be launched from Homebrew Launcher. All 3DSX format software is homebrew. | ||
No format is inherently better than the other; it just depends on how you want to launch your software. If you'd prefer your application on HOME Menu, | No format is inherently better than the other; it just depends on how you want to launch your software. If you'd prefer your application on HOME Menu, CIA format is the way to go. Otherwise, 3DSX is probably better. | ||
There is also '''NDS''' | There is also '''NDS''' (.nds) format software, which can only be used with TWiLightMenu++/nds-bootstrap and can be installed by placing the NDS file anywhere on the SD card visible to TWiLightMenu++. This format of homebrew is also compatible with the DSi and with DS flashcarts. | ||
Some other file formats you might encounter (but not as often): | |||
* '''3DS''' (.3ds) is used for cartridge dumps, which you can make/install using [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|GodMode9]]. This file format is also often used with [https://citra-emu.org/wiki/dumping-game-cartridges/ Citra]. | |||
* '''CXI''' (.cxi) is a generic executable format sometimes used for digital file dumps / preservation. | |||
*'''3DS''' | * '''APP''' (.app) is the packed application format that you will see in the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder. You won't be able to directly manipulate these very easily. | ||
*'''CXI''' | |||
*'''APP''' | |||
In summary, if you want to install software on your 3DS, you should be looking for '''CIA''' or '''3DSX''' format applications — and sometimes '''NDS''' files. | In summary, if you want to install software on your 3DS, you should be looking for '''CIA''' or '''3DSX''' format applications — and sometimes '''NDS''' files. | ||
There is 3 software that can be used to install 3DS software: | |||
There | |||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|FBI= | |-|FBI= | ||
'''FBI''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it: | |||
<li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a "cias" folder for organizational purposes.) | |||
<li>Open the FBI application (if you followed 3ds.hacks.guide, it will be on your HOME Menu) | |||
<li>Navigate to SD Card -> (wherever you put the .cia file) | |||
<li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a | |||
<li>Open the FBI application (if you followed 3ds.hacks.guide, it will be on your HOME Menu) | |||
<li>Navigate to SD Card -> (wherever you put the | |||
<li>Navigate to <code>Install and delete CIA</code> | <li>Navigate to <code>Install and delete CIA</code> | ||
*The CIA file itself does not need to be kept after it is installed, hence "install and delete" | |||
<li>Wait for the CIA to install | |||
<li>Wait for the | |||
Once the install has finished, close FBI and the application should appear as a gift box to open on your HOME Menu. If it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear. | Once the install has finished, close FBI and the application should appear as a gift box to open on your HOME Menu. If it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear. | ||
|-|Godmode9= | |||
'''Godmode9''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it: | |||
|-| | |||
<li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a "cias" folder for organizational purposes.) | |||
</ | <li>Power on your 3DS while holding <code>Start</code> | ||
<li>Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and press {{B|A}} | |||
<li>Navigate to the location of the <code>.cia</code> file you want to install, then press {{B|A}} | |||
<li>Navigate to <code>CIA Image Options...</code> and press {{B|A}} | |||
<li>Navigate to <code>Install game image</code> and press {{B|A}} | |||
<li>Unlock write permissions if prompted | |||
<li>Wait for the CIA to install | |||
<li>Press {{B|A}} when <code>Install success</code> appears | |||
<li>Relock write permissions if prompted | |||
Once the install has finished, reboot your console by pressing <code>Start</code> | |||
</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
==Running .3dsx files== | ==Running .3dsx files== | ||
To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format: | To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format: | ||
# Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card | #Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card | ||
#*Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case | #* Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case | ||
#The homebrew should now appear | # The homebrew should now appear when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu | ||
#*Navigate between homebrew applications / folders using the D-Pad and press the {{B|A}} button to launch it | #*Navigate between homebrew applications / folders using the D-Pad and press the {{B|A}} button to launch it | ||
== | ==Using Universal-Updater== | ||
If you followed 3ds.hacks.guide to install custom firmware on your 3DS, you probably also have Universal-Updater, which can be used as a homebrew app store. To use it: | |||
#Open the Universal-Updater application (the blue down arrow icon) | |||
#Use the D-Pad to navigate between applications and the (A) button to select an application | |||
#*Use the "Search" or "Filter" function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application | |||
#Under "Available Downloads", select either the CIA, 3DSX, or NDS file, then press (A) again to install the application | |||
#*Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress | |||
#*CIA files will appear on your HOME Menu in a gift box after you exit Universal-Updater | |||
#*3DSX files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application | |||
#*NDS files will need to be launched from [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds.html TWiLightMenu++] | |||
#Once done, press START to exit the application | |||
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] | [[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] | ||
This page details how installing software/homebrew works on the 3DS.
Software on the 3DS comes in two main formats: CIA and 3DSX.
No format is inherently better than the other; it just depends on how you want to launch your software. If you'd prefer your application on HOME Menu, CIA format is the way to go. Otherwise, 3DSX is probably better.
There is also NDS (.nds) format software, which can only be used with TWiLightMenu++/nds-bootstrap and can be installed by placing the NDS file anywhere on the SD card visible to TWiLightMenu++. This format of homebrew is also compatible with the DSi and with DS flashcarts.
Some other file formats you might encounter (but not as often):
Nintendo 3DS folder. You won't be able to directly manipulate these very easily.In summary, if you want to install software on your 3DS, you should be looking for CIA or 3DSX format applications — and sometimes NDS files.
There is 3 software that can be used to install 3DS software:
FBI is an application that can install CIA files. To use it:
.cia file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a "cias" folder for organizational purposes.)
Install and delete CIA
Godmode9 is an application that can install CIA files. To use it:
.cia file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a "cias" folder for organizational purposes.)
Start
[0:] SDCARD and press A
.cia file you want to install, then press A
CIA Image Options... and press A
Install game image and press A
Install success appears
StartTo run a piece of homebrew in .3dsx format:
.3dsx file in the 3ds folder (NOT Nintendo 3DS) on your SD card
If you followed 3ds.hacks.guide to install custom firmware on your 3DS, you probably also have Universal-Updater, which can be used as a homebrew app store. To use it: